Arcadia Realty
Legal Description Why are they important?
Think of a legal description as the DNA of a property. While a street address tells the mailman where to drop a package, the legal description is what tells the government and the courts exactly where your ownership begins and ends.
In the world of real estate, mistakes in these documents aren't just "typos"—they are expensive, multi-year legal headaches waiting to happen. This is exactly why having an experienced Realtor in your corner is non-negotiable.
We recently saw this firsthand while placing an offer on two rural parcels being sold as a package. The legal description provided only accounted for one of the parcels. Had we proceeded to closing with that paperwork, the buyer would have legally only owned half of what they paid for.
Don't leave your investment to chance. Make sure you have an expert who knows how to read between the lines—literally.
